Job Opportunities

Honors Orientation Graduate Advisor

May 14, 2024 – July 9, 2024

The Honors Program is looking for graduate students to serve as Orientation advisors and work with incoming first-year Honors undergraduate students and guide them through the course registration process during the Storrs campus Orientation program.

The successful candidates will receive training for Honors requirements, PeopleSoft Student Admin registration procedures, advising expectations, and UConn general education requirements.

Must be available for training on the following (tentative) dates:

  • May 14, 9 am – 4 pm
  • May 16, 9 am – 4 pm
  • 4 hours (split between 2 – 3 virtual sessions) between May 15 – May 22

Summer Orientation working hours:
May 24 – July 9
Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 am – 12:15 pm, Storrs campus

(Some weeks vary. No registration sessions on 5/28 and 7/5)

Up to 4 additional hours each week for advising preparation, follow-up communications, and record-keeping

Minimum qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems in a flexible and/or creative way
  • Must be enrolled in a UConn graduate program
  • Must be eligible and available to work during the full May 14 – July 9 period

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working with high-achieving students
  • Experience with academic advising/coaching

Appointment period:

May 14 – July 9
Must be eligible and available to work during the full May 14 to July 9 period.
Average 11 hours per week for duration of appointment.

Compensation will be determined by contractual Graduate compensation guidelines.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to anabel.perez@uconn.edu ASAP. Application review will begin immediately.

Administrative Program Assistant (closed to new applications/review in progress)

Search #: 498116
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Administrative Services

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Assistant to the Associate Vice Provost or designated administrator, assists in coordinating administrative functions, including communications, purchasing, workflow, and staff travel.

Works under the general direction of a supervisor or manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinates reception, supervises student reception staff, and greets and directs visitors in the unit’s principal office. Answers phones and takes accurate messages; makes referrals as needed.
  • Supports front office workflow and the processing of administrative paperwork; reviews paperwork for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Disburses funds, tracks budget and expenditures, and updates budget reports related to specific programs.
  • Assists with management, disbursement, and tracking of Foundation accounts for all of Enrichment Programs.
  • Composes draft correspondence for review and maintains accurate records on funding requests and actual funding.
  • Participates in the supervision, training, assignment coordination, and evaluation of student administrative support staff.
  • Schedules appointments and meetings for senior management personnel.
  • Composes, prepares, proofreads, and/or edits standard correspondence and reports containing information in accordance with University policies, procedures, and data sources.
  • Operating within an information-maintenance and retrieval framework approved by the supervisor, maintains complex filing and record-keeping systems.
  • Within established practice, handles administrative matters for supervisor.
  • Serves as a resource to faculty, students, and external constituents regarding information about programs, services, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintains controllable property inventory.
  • Completes, processes, and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders, catering, requisitions, invoices, ProCard reallocation, etc.). Monitors, tracks, and reports purchasing information.
  • Represents the unit to other University and external offices and agencies in responsible administrative matters to gather or transmit information that affects and improves the operations of Undergraduate Enrichment Programs.
  • Supports unit staff in making necessary arrangements for meetings, conferences, and travel; arranges for and implements, as directed, conferences, seminars, committee meetings, assisting with communication such as minutes and committee websites as required.
  • As needed or assigned, may be responsible for special short-term or ongoing projects or events that require planning, coordination, and supervision. Acts as a liaison to other offices, including but not limited to University Events, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the President, on assigned projects.
  • Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate or a related field.
  • Two years of experience in a progressively responsible administrative support position.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience working with diverse constituencies.
  • Demonstrated considerable knowledge of administrative methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently provide significant program support, including budget tracking, and regularly exercise judgment on a wide variety of administrative matters.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, web-based application programs, and electronic meeting programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional administrative experience in higher education.
  • Experience at a large and complex institution.
  • Experience managing short-term and long-term projects.
  • Experience working with high-achieving undergraduate students in a professional capacity.
  • Experience in designing or updating web pages and social media using relevant software (e.g., WordPress, Qualtrics).
  • Demonstrated interest in furthering inclusive best practices.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498116 to upload a resume, cover letter, and full contact information for three (3) professional references. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 29, 2024.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised: Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Eastern Standard Time

Pre-Law Academic Specialist

Academic Specialist
Pre-Professional Advising
Enrichment Programs
Storrs, CT

Enrichment Programs is looking to hire an experienced individual for a temporary position in Pre-Professional Advising. This person will advise undergraduate students and alumni interested in attending law school from the beginning exploration of their options through the law school admission process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Advise students in developing academic plans to prepare for law school and the legal professions.
  2. Advise students and alumni in the application process and assist students and alumni in gaining admission to appropriate law schools.
  3. Disseminate information to students, advisors, and others, including resources about the legal professions, law school application timelines, LSAT exam, and law-related events on and off campus; continue development of the pre-law advising website.
  4. Oversee and coordinate the Special Program in Law.
  5. Maintain assessment data on student applications and admissions in appropriate formats, including electronic. Maintain databases on pre-law students during their undergraduate and post-graduate stages.
  6. Support a peer advising program for third- and fourth-year students to work with first- and second-year students interested in law.
  7. Speak at orientations, open houses, and other events for current and/or prospective students.
  8. Organize programming to support students’ exploration of and preparation for the legal professions, including events with guest speakers representing different facets of the legal professions. Work independently or in collaboration with other University offices to develop and organize workshops and information sessions on relevant topics, including general admission, applications, letters of recommendation, and strategies for writing personal statements.
  9. Act as spokesperson and liaison for the program both within the University and with pre-law departments at other universities, with law schools, and with other relevant audiences.
  10. Engage UConn faculty in support of pre-law students and activities and encourage course development on topics related to the legal professions.
  11. Advise law-related student organizations, as needed.
  12. May supervise support staff and/or student employees.
  13. May work closely with the UConn School of Law on special projects.
  14. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in advising undergraduate students or in the legal profession.
  • Ability to travel to UConn regional campuses in a professional capacity.
  • Ability to host and participate in programming and events on evenings and weekends.
  • Experience working with diverse constituencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in legal practice and/or education.
  • Demonstrated understanding of law school admissions landscape.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
  • Knowledge of pre-law student population.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience with databases, web applications, and electronic communications.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a temporary position with a 6-month appointment, which may be continued pending need and funding. Hours will be negotiated with the Department but will be roughly 14 hours/week during academic semesters and 7 hours/week during summer. The hourly rate is commensurate with experience

TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest and resume detailing your qualifications relative to the listed qualifications, as well as contact information for three professional references (including name, title, address, phone number and email address), to Anabel Perez Malone via email: anabel.perez@uconn.edu.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

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